Alkaline Trio with Fall Out Boy, Royal & The Serpent, and more

The Academy Is..., an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Known for their melodic emo pop and alternative rock, they gained prominence in the early 2000s. Notable albums include "Almost Here," "Santi," "Fast Times at Barrington High," and "Almost There." Popular songs feature "Checkmarks," "Slow Down," and "About a Girl." Championed by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, they signed with Fueled by Ramen and achieved Billboard chart success.

Royal & The Serpent, born Ryan Santiago in New Jersey, creates alt-pop, rock, and electronic music. Her RIAA Gold-certified hit "Overwhelmed" and tracks like "Wasteland" and "kinda smacks" highlight her unfiltered, dualistic artistry. She has collaborated with artists such as GAYLE and Demi Lovato. Her debut album, Emptiness Is Godly, was released in 2026.

Formed in 1996, Alkaline Trio are a Midwest pop-punk band known for dark, driving songs. Their 2003 breakthrough Good Mourning hit the Billboard Top 20, and 2010’s This Addiction topped rock, alternative, and indie charts.